White Bear Lake School District
School District · White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
18
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
8,549
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
18
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
8,549
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#148 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,111
+$503 vs Minnesota median
District size
8,549 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
White Bear Lake School District ranks #148 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. White Bear Lake School District's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Otter Lake Elementary (9.3/10), Vadnais Heights Elementary (8.5/10), and Matoska International (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 20% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among White Bear Lake School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in White Bear Lake School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otter Lake Elementary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Vadnais Heights Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Matoska International | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Willow Lane Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Central Middle | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | North Star Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Lincoln Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | White Bear North Campus Senior | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Birch Lake Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 10 | White Bear Area Learning Center | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About White Bear Lake School District
White Bear Lake School District is a White Bear Lake, Minnesota school district serving 18 schools.The district educates 8,549 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. District-level spending was $15,111 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, White Bear Lake School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Otter Lake Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, White Bear Lake School District students show an average math proficiency of 54.7% and ELA proficiency of 56.7%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in White Bear Lake School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in White Bear Lake School District with test data.
Schools in White Bear Lake School District
18 schoolsElementary Schools10
High Schools3
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- White Bear Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 8,549
- Teachers (FTE)
- 521
- District spending per student
- $15,111NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in White Bear Lake School District?
White Bear Lake School District has 18 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for White Bear Lake School District?
The average composite rating for White Bear Lake School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in White Bear Lake School District?
White Bear Lake School District's district-level spending was $15,111 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in White Bear Lake School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in White Bear Lake School District is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in White Bear Lake School District?
Otter Lake Elementary is the highest-rated school in White Bear Lake School District with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in White Bear Lake School District?
Across schools in White Bear Lake School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does White Bear Lake School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
White Bear Lake School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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